Easter in September and Why I Like Radio (Update 10/27)

Just in the last 12 weeks, the songs “Glorious Savior” and “Straight N Narrow” have been added to at least 40 radio stations in the United States. The songs are also getting airplay in Australia, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. Really exciting! I like radio because the process is about making connections with others. It is great to meet the programmers and learn about them and the histories of their stations. It’s a blessing to hear how they had a passion to bring the message of Christ to others over the airwaves, and to see how the stations have grown. I also like radio because there is always an element of surprise. You never know what is coming next, and this unpredictability often leads to the Lord working in mysterious ways. For example, the other day I was listening to a station when they played “Easter Song” by Keith Green. The song stopped me in my tracks, and I felt God’s presence in such a powerful way–like it was the first Easter day, and all were celebrating the resurrection of the Savior.  This probably would not have happened if the song had been programmed into a playlist of my own since I would have known it was coming. So I’m thankful for radio and the programmers who connect with their listeners, and unbeknownst to them, create “Easter in September” experiences. I consider myself honored to be in such company.

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